2010-07-29

Yahoo Messenger 10 Upgrade Shenanigans

Just got the automatic update to Yahoo Messenger version 10 and somewhere in that single window mentioning it wanted to do that update I missed the box labeled, "Overwrite my browser preferences and install your space-wasting toolbar," option to uncheck. In both Firefox and IE, Yahoo installed their toolbar, changed my home page, and altered my default search box provider. While my home page was easily reset, I know several power-users who have their default home page set to a group of tabs. I can't imagine the frustration they'd feel having to set up their pipe-separated home page list after your latest faux pas.

You have crossed a line with me, Yahoo. As of today, I'm uninstalling the official messenger software and using an alternative messaging client, Pidgin, on all my systems.